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The use of psychometric tests in job selection procedures is more prominent than ever and for unprepared candidates they represent a considerable challenge. The best-selling Ultimate Psychometric Tests, now in its second edition, is the biggest book of its kind, containing over 1000 practice test questions plus answers and explanations. Also including an overview of which companies employ which tests, including L'oreal, Sony, HMV, Toyota and IKEA among others, it has plenty of advice on how to get test-wise. Providing sample questions from all the major types of test, including verbal reasoning, numerical reasoning, personality questionnaires, non-verbal and diagrammatic reasoning and IQ tests, new tests include spatial recognition and visual estimation, situational awareness tests as well as quantities and conversion tests.

OK for starting out.

If you are new to psychometric testing then this book is good enough to familiarise yourself with the format and the style of testing before moving on to something more demanding. I say this because some of the tests seemed quite simple when I compare them to tests I have previously encountered on graduate assessment centres.

Useful information

The most useful aspect in this book is the area that divulges which companies employ the use of psychometric tests and which tests they each use. This makes it much easier if you are thinking of applying to a particular company. The practice tests themselves are just what you would expect and improved my skills considerably. I feel the price is a tad steep.